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Welcome Contents Articles: 6 16 20 26 30 32 34 36 38

Home and Interiors On the Wall

Health Tea and Coffee

Seasonal Recipe Mushroom & Chicken Pies

Competition Beauty The Perfect Pout

Cartoon Buster

The Better Life Movie Review Nature Focus

Puzzles: 12 22 26 28 28 32 47

Sudoku Crossword Codeword Wordsearch Wordwheel NEW! Fun Quiz Solutions

Regulars:

37 Useful Numbers 37-45 Community Pages 46 Index

to your October magazine

Hello again everyone,

Here we are with the October issue, the nights are drawing in and it’s getting colder. I’ve remembered this year to remind you all - the clocks go back on Sunday 26th October, and Summer time will officially be over.

But it’s not all doom and gloom, we’ve lots of reading in this issue to keep you entertained, AND a competition!

You could win a batch of lovely cup cakes from Farm House Treats. Just turn to page 26 to read more and please remember to enter!

For puzzle aficionados, there’s a new word puzzle to tackle on page 28, loads of special offers (all listed below) and Helen’s back with another local Nature article on page 38.

The keen eyed among you will spot there’s a little design tweak on this page. Look out for more page makeovers next issue, and it’s the Focus birthday issue too. Perfect timing for a little bit of a revamp!

Until next time....

Deirdre Special Offers in this issue: Attic Ladders ladder fitted £299................. p18 Brae Bathrooms up to 50% off...................p2 Chic Beauty Clinic various offers...............p33 City EPC certificate £40.............................. p14 Classic Blinds various offers......................p28 Creative Living German Kitchen £4999......Back Factor1 Salon various offers.......................p31 Farm House Treats Hallowe’en Offers........p27 Johnston’s Gardening various.................. p19 Knockbracken Fuels fuel offers.................p15 Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre £79 service....p12 MPY Computers PC reload £35..................p21 Pass with Eamonn various offers...............p5

Deadline for adverts for the October issue: Monday 20th October 2014

Carryduff Focus Magazine is published by Local Focus, a totally independent small business.

Local Focus cannot be held responsible for any advert content, including errors and omissions.

Local Focus does not endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine.

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that all information given within this magazine is accurate, but this cannot always be guaranteed.

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Ballet Classes - Carryduff School of Dance at Carryduff Presbyterian Church Friday classes for 11yrs+ Saturday classes 3yrs + For further details or to reserve a place contact Julie: Phone: 07966 659497 Email: carryduffdance@hotmail.co.uk Web: carryduffschoolofdance.com

PASS with EAMONN Eamonn Rice, D.O.E. Approved Driving Instructor

3 Lessons £45.00 5 Lessons £75.00 10 Lessons £150.00 The above 3 offers are beginners lessons only

Or individual lessons at £20.00 per hour Gift vouchers available Contact Eamonn on: 07810 375 963

ALL OVER CLEANING ALL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WORK UNDER TAKEN

Window Cleaning Gutter & Fascia Cleaning Patio & Driveway Pressure Washing External Property Painting Fully Insured • Carryduff & Four Winds Based

Please contact Steve - 07814 630 171

info@allovercleaning.co.uk www.allovercleaning.co.uk

PIANO LESSONS! All abilities from novice to more advanced players Qualified teacher (DipLCM)

Contact: 07536 076784

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Carryduff Upholstery Bespoke Handmade Upholstery

We design and make all types of upholstered furniture:

Corner Groups ▪ Sofas & Chairs Footstools Chaise Longues Headboards From conception to installation, all our furniture is locally hand-made in our own workshops by time served craftsmen and women. We design and build every type of upholstered furniture, using only the finest wood and materials.

Rebuild and Re-upholstery service Re-upholstery ▪ French Polishing ▪ Cushion Replacement Frame & Spring Repairs Call now for your free quotation or visit our showroom and workshops at: Unit 6 Brackenvale Business Pk 535-539 Saintfield Road, Belfast (OPPOSITE McDONALDS)

tel: 02890 815889 Mob: 07815 053771

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Established 2001

Domestic and Commercial Garden Maintenance Grass cutting & general tidy-ups Lawns turfed, fed, scarified & re-sowed Decorative flagging / paving / walls All types of fencing erected

Power Washing patios, drives etc Coloured pebbles supplied and laid Hedge cutting, tree pruning / felling Mini digger work undertaken

Phone us today for a FREE competitive estimate: Phone: 02890 448255 / 02890 814842 Mobile: 07802 333256 www.crossnacreevynurseries.uktc.com email: crossnacreevy_nurseries@hotmail.com Fully Insured for your peace of mind Our work is quality assured to the highest standards. All waste removed

CARRYDUFF Home Maintenance & Repairs

Let us look after your lawn - grass cutting is our speciality

GARY DAVIDSON

Bloomfield Blinds

We can help you with:

Plastering Joinery Electrics Plumbing Tiling Gutter Cleaning Ring to organise your FREE estimate:

07858 143 358 8

Specialists in Cleaning Venetian Blinds PHONE FOR QUOTATION Venetian ▪ Vertical Blinds ▪ Curtain Rails Roller Blinds ▪ Supplied, Fitted & Repaired

COMPETITIVE RATES Any handyman Jobs also done by fitters if required Contact Gary 07884 090505 Email: gary.davidson02@btinternet.com

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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES FOR HEALTH & WELLBEING

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I have a background in Nursing and have been studying and practising a broad range of Complementary Therapies for 25 years.

Treatments may be given individually or in combination, according to your needs which will be assessed after an in-depth consultation.

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Complementary Therapies can help to support you through any of the following health issues: Digestive problems  Stress and Muscle aches & pains  Menstrual & Menopausal problems

 Low energy/ poor concentration  Pregnancy care  Palliative care

Please ring Carol on 02891870865 to arrange an appointment or discuss your needs

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

Shaws Bridge

Carryduff

Ramada Plaza Hotel, 117 Milltown Road, Belfast 10am, 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tel: Johnny 07568 503 603

Ivanhoe Hotel, Saintfield Road, Carryduff 5:15pm & 7:15pm Tel: Alice 07765 824 294

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Gift Vouchers Available

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Paddington Lodge Day Nurseries Paddington Lodge Day Nurseries, situated on the outskirts of both Carryduff & Saintfield, offer high quality childcare in a warm, caring & homely environment provided by our qualified, experienced staff.

We’re Celebrating!

Our Carryduff branch has been serving the local community for 25 years and our Saintfield branch is now in its 12th year.

Both nurseries provide a fully inclusive care package. We supply all formula milks, spoon feeds and solid food i.e. breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack, as well as all bottles and Pampers nappies.

Meals are freshly prepared on the premises using local produce and all children are given fresh fruit and vegetables daily.

Outdoor Play Area - Carryduff

For school-age children we have a Breakfast Club and offer a drop-off and collection service from all local primary schools. An afternoon snack is provided and we also supervise homeworks with parental consent.

Pre-School Room Carryduff

Both our nurseries operate an “open door” policy so please feel free to call in at anytime or alternatively, contact us on the numbers below and we will be only too happy to send you a brochure.

Carryduff

57 Hillsborough Rd Tel: 028 9081 3023

Baby Room Saintfield

Saintfield

40 Old Belfast Road Tel: 028 9751 9295 Opening Hrs: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 6pm www.paddingtonlodgenursery.co.uk Follow us on

Outdoor Play Area - Saintfield

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Sudoku

Solution on page 47

How to Play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition.

That's all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre

All car and van (up to 7.5 tonnes) repairs, servicing, welding & bodywork.

FREE MOT Check.

Full Service of any car/van (up to 2l)

ÂŁ79.00

incl oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter

www.loughmossmotors.co.uk

20% off labour Voucher valid for telephone bookings only Tel:

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02890 813076 or 07591 047502 91 Hillsborough Road, Carryduff To advertise t: 02890 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

COMPOSTED WOODCHIP MULCH NOW AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY OR COLLECTION PROVIDING A COMPLETE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE SERVICES FULLY INSURED, EQUIPPED & QUALIFIED For advice and a free quotation,

0800 587 8733 0707 487 8733 (24hrs) Tel: 028 9081 4488 Fax: 028 9081 4333 Freephone:

Mobile:

email: info@treemaintenance.com

69 Upper Mealough Road, Carryduff, BT8 8LR

w w w. t r e e m a i n t e n a n c e . c o m Interior & Exterior Painting Service Commercial & Private Work Call John for your FREE quote:

07853 380365

Boiler Services

GAS & OIL BOILERS SERVICING & REPAIRS

24-hr Breakdown Service tel: 028 9263 8422 mob: 07710 670363 7 Church Rd, Boardmills, Carryduff BT27 6UP

If you have a business and would like to include your advert in the next Focus, (the November issue), please contact Deirdre on 02890 817579 to discuss your advertising requirements.

Deadline for the November issue is Monday 20th October.

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Gutter Cleaning  Fascias & Soffits Conservatory Roofs & Powerwashing

07841 469 829 ONLY

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Emergency run-out service Same day delivery including Saturdays Budget Payment Scheme Titan tanks supplied and Fitted

Offers - SAVE £££s Top Quality Coal at very competitive prices 5 bags Household Coal

£30.00

3 bags Logs

£10.00

FREE Delivery for larger orders - phone for details Tel : 028

90 812733

www.knockbrackenfuels.com

19 Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff, Belfast

The Ivanhoe is pleased to welcome customers old and new to its beautifully refurbished surroundings!

Come and sample our great new menus - and yes, the Senior Citizen's menu is still available

Planning your office Christmas party?

Christmas brochure now ready for collection from Reception 556 Saintfield Road, Carryduff BT8 8EU

tel: 02890 812240

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Apprenticeship as Dispensing Technician Achieve a highly sought after qualification (NQF Level 3) and work with a skilled motivated team in a busy pharmacy Apprenticeship scheme - must be 16 to 24 yrs at start of course 2 Year Course - All course fees paid NQF Level 2 essential - Ability to achieve NQF Level 3

? Interested ?

For Job Description and application form, contact Garth Tel: 02890 812405 email: agnewberry.pharmacy@numarknet.com or call into Carryduff Pharmacy Closing date for applications - 10th October 2014 Carryduff Pharmacy (A.G.Newberry Ltd) 6, Hillsborough Road, Carryduff BT8 8HR

M.D. Stronge & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors Bookkeeping & Payroll VAT Returns Accounts Production & Income Tax Returns Company Accounts, Tax & Secretarial Discounted fees

Peggy Stronge F.C.C.A

Need Help with your Accounts?

Self Employed Tax Returns are due in by 31st January 2015 Don’t leave it too late and incur penalties - contact us today.

2 Green Pastures, Carryduff, Belfast. BT8 8RW tel: 028 9081 3770 email: pstronge@talk21.com Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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A.R.M. LOCKSMITHS Master Locksmiths • Domestic & Commercial

All Private & Commercial work undertaken and guaranteed

 Emergency Locksmiths 24/7 Service  Non-Destructive Entry  Complete Lock Changes  UPVC Doors and Window locks

Interior and Exterior Decorating

 All locks supplied and fitted meeting

repaired and replaced

insurance requirements

 On Site Key Cutting Facility  Burglary Repair & Boarding Up  Work & Locks Guaranteed  All calls dealt with in confidence

For a quotation please ring:

07719 324897

Tel: 07934 663337

or email: ivanhoepd@hotmail.co.uk

Store this number for Emergencies

Attic Ladders NI We provide safe, quick attic access with our superior quality ladder at a very affordable price...

£299 incl fitting

Flooring £19.95/m² supplied and fitted Light, supplied and fitted

£59

Ladder Features: Secure Closing Mechanism 36mm Insulated White Panel Hand Rail ▪ Draught Excluder

Ring Gareth on: 07766 816000 Installed in 2-3 hours  3 year guarantee 18

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Plumbing and Heating Specialists        

Natural Gas, LPG and Oil Installations, Servicing & Repairs Combi Boilers & Central Heating Boiler Upgrades Cookers, Hobs & Fires Plumbing & Repairs Bathrooms Landlord Gas Safety Checks/ Certificates

Contact James Hetas Trained Multi Fuel Stove Engineer Mob: 07905

034 056

Call NOW for your FREE QUOTE

Gas safe No 500139

Thinking of changing your bath for a walk in shower?

Here at Brae Bathrooms we have noticed an increasing demand for this service. Most installations are similar in layout, but never quite the same! With a lot of bathrooms having a hot press or large windows on one or more walls its not always as simple as the large ads in Sunday papers would suggest. However at Brae Bathrooms we have a number of solutions to suit your space and your practical needs. We have our own showroom where these goods are on display.

We all reach the stage where a bath can be a little difficult to use and the worry of a fall becomes a reality. However we still want our bathroom to be modern, clean and easy to use. Most installations are completed within 2 days (or a little longer for a full bathroom refurbishment).

If you feel you could use our service, please visit our showroom, call Brae Bathrooms on 02890 703422 or email norman@braebathrooms.co.uk for your free consultation and quotation.

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FREE Quotations Reasonable Prices

ALL OVER GARDENING all year round Grass Cutting ▪ Hedge Trimming ▪ Weed Control Pruning & Planting ▪ Leaf Clearing Garden Clear Out & Waste Removal Please Call Steve – 07814 630 171

info@allovergardening.co.uk

www.allovergardening.co.uk

ALL WEATHERS ROOFING Specialists in Slating, Tiling, Lead Work, Flat Roofs, uPVC etc

Call Willie for your FREE estimate::

07557 667420

Adrian Murray Plumbing & Heating

All types of Plumbing and Heating work undertaken

John’s Home Maintenance Joinery  Gardening Interior & Exterior Painting Wardrobes  Kitchens  Wood Flooring

Tel: 07548 283 969 Free Estimates

89 Baronscourt Rd, Carryduff

Full Bathroom Refurbishments Underfloor Heating Solar Hot Water Systems Oftec Registered

Call Adrian on:

07515 148 605

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Quick Crossword

Solution on page 47

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BUILDING, JOINERY & CONSTRUCTION

All aspects of Building Work, Plastering & Roof Work Locally Based Builder

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Kitchens  New Builds Rewires  Bathrooms Lighting and Sockets Domestic Smoke Alarms

Visit our website or our facebook page www.newtownhomeimprovementsbelfast.co.uk

Call us for a FREE quotation: t: 07546 634450 or 028 90 640212

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Chimneys: Repaired, Replaced, Removed Pointing: Ridges, Valleys, Brickwork Roofs Cleaned: Moss Removed and Treated Guttering: Replaced, Repaired Power Washing: Driveways, Walls, Patios Aerials: Repaired, Replaced, Removed

Tel: 028 9030 9949 Visit www.tvaerialsbelfast.co.uk

Handsome Hounds Exclusive Dog Grooming Service www.handsomehoundsni.com

 One to One personal attention by fully trained groomer  Nail, ear and gland treatment  Premium products used for each coat type  Full choice of styles and trims ~ Fully Qualified ~ No dog too big or small ~ All breeds welcome ~ Excellent Service Pick up and drop off service available in Ballygowan, Comber, Carryduff & Saintfield areas

Tel 028 9752 8105 Mob: 07899 967725

Cherry Plumbing & Heating Repairs Call Graham for all your plumbing repairs:

Taps, Valves, Tanks, Toilets, Basins, Sinks, Showers, Pipes, Radiators, Pumps, Cylinders, Immersion Heaters Oil Boilers: repaired & serviced

~ No Job too small ~ Mob: 07742 080 950 Email: cherryplumbing@hotmail.co.uk

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Tree Surgery, Hedge Cutting & Fencing

Logs & woodc hip for sale

TREE SURGERY: Pruning, Dismantling, Felling, Hedge Work & FENCING .

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Carryduff Post Office Open:

Monday - Sunday

7am - 11pm Services: *No fee* Cash Withdrawals and Deposits (All major Banks) New Car Tax (All vehicles) Next Day Currency Postal Services Top up your gas or electricity at SPAR with ÂŁ10 or more to be in with a chance to win free energy for a year

Spar Carryduff, Emerson House, Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff. Tel 02890 812137 24

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Tel: 028 9081 7899 or 028 9081 7901

web: www.rjspatterson.com Specialist Plumbing and Heating Engineers

Specialists in  BOILERS – upgrades/service/ repairs/parts  POWERFLUSHING  RADIATORS  CYLINDERS  LEAKING SHOWER  TAPS  SOIL STACKS

       

WASTE PIPES BLOCKAGES LEAKS / BURST PIPES STOPCOCKS WATER MAINS PRESSURISED SYSTEM CISTERNS OVERFLOW

3rd Generation Family Run Business

The Next Generation!

If you need help with your plumbing or heating, give us a call and one of our engineers will visit, diagnose the problem and give you a free quotation.

School of Motoring

 Chimney Sweeping  Cowls, Pots & Caps  Supplied & Fitted  Smoke Tests  Pressure Washing  Guttering Cleaned

Call Darran today:

028 9514 9993

or

07772 474 575 and give soot the boot!

DOE Approved

LEARN TO DRIVE FOR LIFE

Phone for latest offer prices NIACS trained, approved & insured

Packages Tailored to suit YOUR pocket

Theory Tuition NOW available E: hughessom@talktalk.net T: 028 9081 3884 M: 07795 243554

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Win a box of 12 assorted Hallowe’en Cupcakes To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the question below and email your answer, together with your name, address and a daytime phone number to info@localfocusmags.co.uk Please put ‘Farm House Treats’ in the subject line of your email.

Farm House Treats are a local home bakery and catering business based on their own farm between Carryduff and Moneyrea. They use only the finest local ingredients and add no artificial flavourings, stabilisers or preservatives.

They always bake in the traditional way using recipes that have been passed down through the family for years.

Just answer the following question:

Q:

What date is Hallowe’en every year?

All correct entries received will be entered into a draw. Closing date is Sat 18th Oct 2014 at 5pm.

Winners will be notified by phone/email. One entry per address. Editors decision is final.

Codeword

Solution on page 47

Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown.

As you find the letters enter them in the box below.

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Celebration Cakes & Bespoke Catering Having a party? At Farm House Treats we can provide tasty dishes and fabulous desserts to take the hassle out of your party planning.

Box of 12 assorted Halloween cupcakes £10 8" Halloween cake in chocolate or Victoria sponge £20

20 Mossbrook Rd, Carryduff. BT8 8AJ tel: 07912 620 177 email: farmhousetreatsdesserts@yahoo.co.uk

HOME CARE PODIATRY For an appointment, please call Laura on

07540 143 330 Gift Vouchers now available Foot Care In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

Laura Dorman BSc (Hons) MChS hcpc Registered Podiatrist/ Chiropodist Treatments carried out for all foot conditions:

- Routine Nail Care - Corn/Callus Removal - Verruca Treatments - Diabetic Assessments and Foot Care - Podiatric Orthoses/Insoles and Pads Evening & Weekend Appointments Available NEW - wide variety of food care products for purchase

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Savoury Dishes & Salads Sandwich Platters Tray Bakes  Cup Cakes Delicious Desserts Celebration Cakes

For solution, see page 47

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Can you find the 6 letter word?

3 for 2 on Roller Blinds and Verticals Selected Fabrics Call now to arrange your FREE quotation

Tel: 028 9081 4197 or 028 9086 2872 www.classicblindsni.co.uk 28

6-letter word

solution on p47

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PVC Fascia, Soffit & Guttering Full Bathroom Refurbishments Oil Boiler Services Garden Fences

also All Plumbing Jobs

Landlord Services

For your free estimate, call David: 07512 730603

GARY NEESON UPHOLSTERY ALL TYPES OF UPHOLSTERY WORK UNDERTAKEN Tel: 07970

All types of Electrical Works: Rewires • Alarms • Security Lighting Garden Lighting • Inspection & Testing

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garyneesonupholstery@hotmail.co.uk

TREE SERVICES from

We cater for ALL tree related work, planting to dangerous tree removal

Has your Boiler been serviced recently?

Wise up to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide Contact us now to book your OFTEC boiler service and carbon monoxide check

For your free quotation, contact Alistair on:

Call Raymond on 07921 256556 or 028 9751 0403

0790 222 0492 or 028 9187 3777

City & Guilds NPTC Qualified

www.awjthompson.com

email: awjthompson@hotmail.com

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OPEN MONDAYS UNIT 14, CARRYDUFF SHOPPING CENTRE BELFAST BT8 8RB

BEAUTY, NAILS & TANNING SALON

Tel: 028 9081 5775

To get yourself a handy

10% off all treatments check in & like us on Search for www.facebook.com/Factor1beautysalon

10% off available during October 2014 only CHECK OUT FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE OFFERS AT FACTOR-1 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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Buster

Quiz:

For solution, see page 47

Got leaflets just sitting in your office?

Put them to work for your business!

We can deliver your leaflets with any Focus magazine.

Full Carryduff Focus distribution area - 3266 local homes - ÂŁ114 plus vat. Or pick the area you want to deliver to from Carryduff, Moneyreagh & Drumbo at ÂŁ35+vat per 1000.

To book, contact Deirdre on 02890 817579 or email info@localfocusmags.co.uk

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D Glavin

Established 1987

Plumbing & Heating       

New installations New bathroom suites Boiler servicing Power flushing Gas installations & servicing Landlord certificates Under floor heating

Visit our website: www.dglavinplumbing.co.uk

Tel Carryduff 07889 768 311 All aspects of plumbing, heating and gas work undertaken

October Offers

Gel Polish Prices

SLASHED FOR GOOD £23 Reflexology only £20

Colour

£20

French

Microdermabrasion £25 saving £10

NEW Biosurface Peel £50

saving £10 (Patch test required)

Chic Beauty Clinic, Emerson House, Carryduff

Tel: 02890 813672

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Down Street Kitchens and Bathrooms We can supply and fit at the highest quality at affordable prices

Joinery - Tiling All Building Work Call Today for a free quotation:

Jonathan 07796 405 242 David 07851 643 867 email: jp1210@hotmail.co.uk

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Movie Focus

By Peter Stevenson

AT THE CINEMA: Lets Be Cops 15 (104 mins)

Why can ‘comedy’ writers not leave the police force well alone? Did we learn nothing from Police Academy and its seemingly endless sequels?! This movie sees Ryan and Justin (Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. respectively) find that dressing up as cops earns the admiration and respect of their fellow underachievers and, more importantly, women. So, they continue, with their costumes becoming more elaborate (who knew you could buy a police car on eBay?) until they eventually become entangled in the effort to apprehend a drugs gang headed by Grolin (Andy Garcia).

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The most important question to answer when reviewing a comedy film is, quite simply, is it funny? Well…mmm…I suppose it is. Screenwriters Luke Greenfield and Nicholas Thomas are rather adept at poking fun at the characters’ foibles and, as such, the ‘buddy comedy’ element is successfully humorous while also being surprisingly heartfelt. However, when the script’s attention is not focussed on the two central characters, all jokes fall flat, despite the valiant performances from the supporting cast. Where this movie shines (ironically, for a comedy) is in Garcia’s performance as the po-faced Godfather figure of the sinister drugs gang our heroes must defeat. His performance is insidious and sinister enough to provide a real element of danger in an otherwise frivolous laugh-fest.

Director Luke Greenfield concocts a proficient movie from a shaky premise, a feat which alone deserves kudos aplenty. It is, however, an average movie, forever stymied in a quagmire of mediocrity; there is nothing which particularly stands out as a reason to see this movie. If you like ‘buddy’ pictures, however, this movie could be just what you have been looking for, otherwise avoid! 3 / 5

On DVD: Bad Neighbours 15 (97 mins) Another month, another Zac Efron movie. Akin to someone like Jennifer Aniston, Efron, in a desperate attempt to keep from being typecast, has released a stream of bland, inoffensive, and ultimately mediocre fare. Can Bad Neighbours break this cycle?

Mac and Kelly Radner (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) are typical thirtysomethings; complete with their first child. When the house next door is bought, they hope for neighbours like themselves, with whom they can form lasting friendships. Things don’t go quite to plan however, as frat Delta-Psi-Beta, complete with fraternity president Teddy (Zac Efron) move in, determined to have the biggest party in history. Relations between the contenders begin warmly enough until the inevitable row over noise results in an increasing series of tit–for-tat pranks.

In its defence, parts of Bad Neighbours are hilarious; the air-bag prank is particularly funny and completely unexpected. That, however, is where any memorable aspects of this film end. The plot is just not a plot, rather it is a disconnected series of skits, some funny, and some utter drivel. Rogen and Byrne portray a couple at the end of their tether but are always surprisingly believable and, dare I say it, relatable. Efron’s ‘big-man-on-campus’ routine is tiresome and it is not until Teddy sheds his frat-house ways that Efron can be taken seriously as an actor.

Director Nicholas Stoller can be forgiven, up to a certain point, for giving his cast a loose, devil-may-care environment in which to hone their comic skills, but, ironically, it would have been better had he been stricter about adhering to the script. 3 / 5 36

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Community Pages Newtownbreda Women’s Institute (WI) Activities in October: Friday 10th October Topic - Hallowe'en Fun Competition - A Dressed Nut Friday 14th November Topic - Cup Cake Decorating Competition - Spot Prize Time/Venue: 7.30pm Knockbreda Church Hall, Purdy's Lane For more info, please visit the Northern Ireland Women’s Institute website: www.wini.org.uk

Local Useful Numbers: HEALTH AMBULANCE 999 Carryduff Surgery 90 812211 Repeat Prescriptions 90 813266 GP Out of Hours 90 796220 Chemist 90 812405 Carryduff Dental Practice 90 812431 Church Road Dental Care 90 817848 Optician - Gillian Gervais 90 812890 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141 Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503 City Hospital 90 329241 Ulster Hospital 90 484511 EMERGENCY FIRE/POLICE 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Quick Check Freephone 08000132290 NIE 08457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 08457 440 088 Street Lighting 90 253051 Castlereagh Council 90 494500 Police (Non-Emergency) 0845 600 8000 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 90 755070 TRANSPORT AND TAKEAWAYS New Century 90 812755 John Dorey’s 90 814595 Jolly Fryer 90 812060 Khyber 90 813822 Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630

If you are a Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass, The BELFAST PHOENIX CHOIR welcomes you to join us on Tuesday nights starting on the 9th September @ 7:45pm sharp in the Reformed Presbyterian Church Hall, Dublin Road, BT2 7HP The choir are available for engagements in 2015.

We are fortunate to have Dr Emma Gibbins as our Musical Director & Mark McGrath as our accompanist.

Please contact Norma on 07756 222 540 for more information

EDUCATION Carr Primary Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary Moneyrea Primary St Ita’s Primary St Joseph’s Primary

92 638615 90 812918 90 813688 90 448443 90 798811 90 813523

LEISURE Carryduff Library Eight South Ivanhoe Inn & Hotel Lough Moss Centre Rockmount Golf Club Temple Golf Club

90 813568 90 812127 90 812240 90 814884 90 812279 92 639213

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In another of our series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature, right here in Carryduff What a lovely summer we have just had, especially when it lasted well through September!! Predictably, it has produced a bumper harvest, so all the farmers will be happy! Even I have been able to harvest 4 pounds of blackberries from the brambles growing over my fence.

Lough Moss Park has also done well, with an abundance of apples following the sweetly scented blossom on the trees; and I picked some blackcurrants from a bush growing there, though hardly enough to fill a pie! The spectacular display of flowers on the wild roses has resulted in a super crop of rose-hips! Oh, and I nearly forgot the hawthorn - creamed with blossom during May; now blushing with haws in the autumn! And all this wonderful bounty would not be possible without the bees. Food‌for thought.

I feel the need to do a quick Before & After sequence now. They say A picture is worth a thousand words, so there is little more I need to say; except to advise you to look for yourselves - nature is wonderful, whatever season you choose. Get out there, and enjoy it!

Apple (left).. . ...and Rose (right)

One final Before & After that I simply must share with you involves the house martins in the Muskett area, where I counted about 10 active nests this summer (the droppings are a good clue!).

Hawthorn (above) They had a very successful breeding season, but by the time you’re reading this, they will be thousands of miles away in Africa.

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Need help with food, heating bills or unexpected expenses?

Open Day

St Vincent De Paul is here to help Outside of financial help, we also provide home visits to those who are isolated and lonely, such as the elderly and the ill.

Whatever the reason, if you would like financial assistance or a visit from the SVP, please telephone 028 9035 1561 Please note that all calls are treated in the strictest confidentiality.

Carryduff Historical Society

Enrolling for Reception & P1 - Sept 2015  Wraparound Care available

8am-3pm

 Pre-school Reception class  Caring family atmosphere  High academic standards  Excellent SEN support

 Individual music tuition  Range of extra-curricular activities  Residential trips for P5-P7  Swimming for all pupils from P2-P7  iPads available to all classes

Principal: Mr W. Wright 336 Comber Road, Lisburn, County Down, BT27 6TB tel: 02892 638615 email: wwright525@c2kni.net

www.carrps.co.uk

Rugby Avenue Congregational Church At Queensfort Rd, Carryduff Church tel no: 02890 814550

Meeting on Mon 13th October in Lough Moss Leisure Centre 8pm ‘Mourne Men and the U-Boats, 1914 - 1918’ Kilkeel author Matt Maginnis will give a talk on the experiences of Mourne merchant seamen on their close encounters with German U-Boats. All welcome www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk

Sunday Services: 11am and 7pm Midweek Service: of bible study and prayer Wednesdays 7:45pm October to April Ladies Guild: 1st and 3rd Thurs 7:45pm

Carr Baptist Church Sunday Services: 11am and 6:30pm Pastor Clifford Morrison Contact phone number: 028 9263 9872

Macmillan Cancer Support Will Writing Month November is once again will writing month. Solicitors across NI, in partnership with Macmillan, are offering a free will writing service. The solicitors waive their fees and instead ask clients for a voluntary minimum donation of £50 for Macmillan Cancer Support. 97% of Macmillan’s funding comes from voluntary donations, with a third coming from gifts in wills. They support the nearly 70,000 people in NI who are living with cancer.

To find your nearest solicitor, call Joanne Young on 07779 289179 or email jyoung@macmillan.org.uk Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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St Joseph’s Primary School Primary 2 have had a bumper harvest this year.

Last year they planted beetroot, potatoes, onions and rhubarb. Finally after a long wait they have been able to harvest their vegetables and take them home. They had a super day picking their vegetables with the help of Mrs McMeel.

Evie from Primary Seven has won a Blue Peter Badge.

She got it for sending a poem in to the show. The producers were so impressed with her work that they sent her one of their famous badges.

She’s wearing her badge with pride.

Carr Primary School A warm welcome to our new pupils and parents who are joining our ever growing foundation stage classes. (pic right) Our new Breakfast and Afterschool venture is proving to be very successful.

Pupils from all classes, including reception are now able to have a healthy breakfast in school from 8am and stay for fun and educational activities in the afternoon. (below) With help from our PTA we have been able to purchase ipads. Every child is getting the opportunity to use these fantastic resources which we use to support our teaching. The children are really enjoying learning to use the educational apps. (above)

The school Open Day will be held on Friday 5th December 2014. All prospective pupils and families welcome.

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Moneyrea Primary School

your Diary:

Hola from Moneyrea as we welcome Beatriz, our new Spanish teacher who started with us this September. Our new Year 1s have settled really quickly into 'big school' and are already learning lots of great new skills. Check out their multisensory learning activities about the letter 's' (pictured below).

Staff Development Day School closed on Mon 13th Oct 2014 for Parent Teacher Meetings Autumn Half Term School closed for one week from Mon 27th Oct reopening on Mon 3rd Nov Christmas Holiday School closes at 11.45 on Tues 23rd Dec 2014 reopening on Wed 7th Jan

P1 Classes Mrs Cunningham’s above and Mrs Allen’s below

Mrs Malone’s P1 Class above Christine Hall and her team from the ChildLine Schools Service visited St. Ita’s on Fri 12th Sept and spoke to the Key Stage 2 pupils about ChildLine and how it can support children who may be worried or concerned about something. She talked about abuse in all its forms including bullying and made the children aware that ChildLine is there if they need help or just someone to talk to.

Year 2 are exploring life on a building site in our covered play area, with hard hats, tool belts and lots of sand and water bringing their learning to life. (right) We look forward to the first meeting of our Pupil Council early in October. Our class representatives will look at ways of improving our school, and developing our Eco School and Fair Trade projects.

This year we will be creating maths trails, making musical instruments and sculptures using recycled materials, developing our School Eco Garden and learning about native Flora and Fauna.

For learning, opportunity, challenge and fun Moneyrea Primary school is worth considering. We invite prospective parents to get in touch with Debbie at the school office (90 448443) to arrange a visit or to

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Tree of Hope Black Tie Event (see details left).

Entertainment by Johnny Brooks, Ireland's No1 Garth Brooks Tribute and Jim Clark (Erasure Tribute) followed by a disco.

Tickets £40 on sale NOW Tel: 07724 444744 or email: saviendouglas@hotmail.co.uk Businesses can advertise in goodie bags and around the room (pop up stands) - ring for costs & more details.

Carryduff Action Cancer Willowfield Church Save the Date - Thursday 11th Support Group Dec - Christmas Celebration GIVING ONLY 2 HOURS OF YOUR TIME PER MONTH COULD MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE TO SOMEONE'S LIFE!!!

As a bonus you could make new friends and acquaintances.

Our next monthly meeting is on Monday 20th Oct at 8pm in a committee room in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall.

For more details phone: Florence 02890 812852, Maureen 02890 812880 or Dorothy 02890 812113

Musicians, singers, carol singing and surprises in a beautiful restored Victorian Building £10 Tickets available from www.willowfieldchurch.co.uk or 02890 457654

Blood Donations Knockbreda The next blood donation sessions in the area are:

Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group

Knockbreda Friday 17th October at Knockbreda Parish Hall, Purdy’s Lane, Belfast BT8 7AR

Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group at Carryduff Elim Church Thursdays 10am - 12 noon

2pm to 4.30pm and 5.45pm to 8pm

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run a free monthly clinic for people who wear NHS hearing aids. Our trained volunteers can change tubing, supply batteries, and give help and advice on cleaning and maintenance of hearing aids. Our clinics are there to support people with any hearing aid problems.

Next clinic dates are: Wed 1 Oct, 10am-12noon The Montague Centre, 2 Fallswater Street Belfast. BT12 6BZ Tues 2 Oct, 10am - 12noon The Arches Centre, 1 Westminster Ave N, BT4 1NS Mon 6 Oct, 10am - 12noon Daisies Corridor, Ards Hospital, Newtownards BT23 4AS Wed 8 Oct, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Lisburn Health Centre, Ground Floor, Linenhall Street, Lisburn BT28 1LU Thu 9 Oct, 10am - 12noon Harvester House, Adelaide St, Belfast Wed 15 Oct, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Newcastle Centre, Mourne Room, 10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0JN It’s a free service, and the clinic is drop-in so no appointment needed.

For more information, contact: heartohelpni@hearingloss.org.uk or 02890 239619 Interested in joining our local teams of volunteers? Contact us to find out more.

Carryduff Library Events & Activities - Oct Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Monday at 3.30pm Rhythm and Rhyme (ages 0-4yrs) – Friday 10th Oct & Friday 24th Oct at 11.00am Knit and Natter - Friday 3rd Oct at 10.30am Coffee Club – Friday 17th Oct 12.00 – 1.00pm Chatterbooks Junior Reading Group (ages 7-9yrs) – Wednesday 29th October 3.30-4.30pm Special Halloween Storytime and Crafts – Wednesday 29th October 6.30-7.15pm – places are limited and booking is essential - 028 9081 3568 Opening Hours: Mon 1.00pm – 5.00pm Wed 1.00pm – 8.00pm Fri 10.00am – 2.00pm Sat 10.00am - 1.00pm

Millennium Integrated Primary School Now that summer is over we are already working hard in school. The Principal and staff at Millennium IPS would like to extend a huge welcome to all the families returning for another year and to those families just joining us for the first time. Preparations are underway for our Harvest Service and welcome for our new Primary One children.

We were delighted to have received the news from the education minister, John O’Dowd, at the end of last term that Millennium will be allowed grow to a ‘double intake’ school. Mr O’Dowd felt that “The evidence shows that there is sufficient demand in the area for integrated education to justify the increase in enrolment proposed by the governors”.

We currently have two P1 and P2 classes. Over the next few years this will increase until we have two of every class. This is an exciting time for Millennium and we look forward with enthusiasm to the changes that are ahead.

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Church Info ♦ Church Info ♦ Church Info St Ignatius Parish Church (Church of Ireland) Rev Stephen Lowry 02890 812342 Celebrating: New Birth, New Life, New Hope, New Opportunities Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. Wednesday Holy Communion: 10.30am Followed by lunch on 4th Wednesday Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 (Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm) Ring for details Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details on Squirrels, Sorted Sun: 7:30pm to 9pm (12-18yrs). Contact Elaine Donnell 07957 554226 Beavers, Cubs, J-Club Fri: 7:30pm to 9pm (P2-P7 age). Contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 Rainbow S-Club Sun: 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs). Contact Raymond Scott 02890 812515 Guides and Scouts Thurs: 7pm to 9pm. Contact Gordon Crothers 02897 528026 Brownies Babies and Toddlers Fri: 10:00 to 11:30am.

Bowling Club Wed:7:30-9:30pm Golf Society As arranged, contact office for details

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Carryduff Baptist Church Pastor - Gordon Walker 0777 962 5571 Or contact Church Elder Roy Donlop 028 90 813686 Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm www.carryduffbaptist.org Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm Contact Johnnie Black 90 449250 Bible Study: Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10:00am. Contact Maisie Smith 90 703336 Tues 8pm Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11:00am Contact Daphne Neill 028 92 660687 Want to know Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am. Contact Rita Carson 90 815214 more about Campaigners for Boys Wed: 6:45-8pm. Ages 4-18 Contact Christianity?

Jim Norris 90 813726 Wed 8:15pm Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm. Contact Emma Manning 90 449674 Fellowship Ladies1st Mon Marion Moreland 90 644659 Men's 3rd Mon Fred 90 703336

Carryduff Elim Church Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 Sunday Services: 11am Morning Worship and 6.30pm (crèche at Morning Service) Noah’s Ark (Parent & Toddlers) Thursday 10am Healing Rooms (Prayer for the Sick) Thursday 8pm Kidzone Friday 6.30pm Young People’s Fellowship Every Sunday Evenings

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo and Carryduff, Fr Martin Kelly 90 812238 Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 6pm, Sun 9am,10:30am,12noon The following groups meet in the Parish Centre (behind the Ivanhoe): Bridge Sun: 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Seamus Sloan 90 812171 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Badminton (Adults) Mon: 8:30pm. Mary O’Hara 90 813142.

Tai Chi: 90 815439 Bowling Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 90 703242 Beavers Tues: 6:30-7:40pm, Wed: 6:40-7:50pm. Siobhan Laverty 90 812047 Yoga Tues: 7:00-8:15pm Valerie McCrory 90 795472 Play School: Cubs Mon & Thurs 6:30 to 8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Kate Toner 90 812242 Scouts Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm. Joe McGrady 07948 270965 Youth Club: Venturers Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Chris Conway Set Dancing Thurs: 8:15pm to 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 90 817622 Speech & Drama Mary Hesketh 92 607579 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 McGarrity School Alice Murray 07914 398 980 44

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Cairnshill Methodist Church Rev Louise Donald 028 90 790570 Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of the month Check our website for latest information on our organisations Www.cairnshillmethodist.org email: louise.donald@irishmethodist.org

Carryduff Presbyterian Church, Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm www.carryduffpresbyterian.org.uk

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Sunday School: 10:30am. Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service.

Parents & Toddlers Wed: 10am-11.30am. Contact Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade Tues: under 5s 6:30 to 7:45 other ages 7pm to 8:45. Contact Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade Thurs: age 5-8 6:30pm to 7:30pm, age 8-11 7pm to 8:15pm, age 11-18 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Contact Lesley Carson 97 532331 Mixed Bowling Fellowship Mondays: 7:45pm Ladies PW 1st Mon of month (not Jun,July&Aug): 7:45pm. Contact Lesley Smyth 90 812232 Mens Fellowship 2nd Tues of month: 2pm Contact Hugh Munro 90 812361 Afternoon Fellowship Wed 2-4pm (Sept to April) Contact Isobel Carson 90 812834 Badminton Wed: Juniors (under 16s) 7:15 to 8:15pm, Seniors (over 16s) 8:15 to 10:30pm.

Contact Brian Lowry 90 813424 Table Tennis Fri 7pm. Contact Mervyn 90 812749

Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church Rev David McLaughlin 028 90 815846 Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm (Half hour prayer meeting before services) Sabbath School & Bible Class 10.15 - 11am Contact Wilfred Crawford 90 813306 Childrens’ Meeting Wed 7:00pm -7:50 ( Sept- April) Contact Miriam McLaughlin 90 815846 Bible Study Group Wed 8pm -9:30pm. Contact Minister Senior Youth Group Fri @ 8:00pm (Sept- May) Contact Mark Stronge 07882 109848 Mens Breakfast Club 4-6 times per year Contact Minister

Newtownbreda Gospel Hall, 96A Newtownbreda Road, Belfast.

www.newtownbreda gospelhall.com

Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Sunday School Sunday 3pm (Sept to June) Young People’s Meeting Monday 7pm (Oct to March) For enquiries and transport ring William: 028 90 813500

Ballymagarrick Gospel Hall, Hillsborough Road, Carryduff.

Tel: 02892 639224 www.ballymagarrickgospelhall.org.uk Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Sunday School 3pm Children’s Meetings each Tues @ 7pm.

For transport ring Ruth 02892 639224.

Purdysburn Gospel Hall, Belfast BT8 8LT

Moneyreagh NonSubscribing Presbyterian Church, Rev Chris Wilson 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 (mobile)

Gospel Meeting alternate Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm (Oct to April) For enquiries & transport ring William: 028 90813500 Sunday Service: 11.30am Sunday School 10:15am on 1st, Carryduff Gospel Hall, 1 Comber Road, Carryduff.

2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays (as Tel:028 9081 3899 www.carryduffgospelhall.com appropriate.

Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Sunday Services: Morning Service 11am Presbyterian Church is a liberal Sunday School 3pm Evening Service 7pm Church. All are very welcome.

Elkana Christian Fellowship, 1A Comber Road, C’duff. www.elkanachristianfellowship.com Morning Worship 11am Fellowship Service 6:30pm

Prayer & Bible Study Tuesday 8pm

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Index of Advertisers Accountant MD Stronge & Co

Aerials

Aerial & Roofing Services

Attic Stairs Attic Ladders

Dog Grooming 17 23 18

Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms RJS Patterson

Beauty Salons Chic Beauty Factor 1

Blinds

Bloomfield Blinds Classic Blinds

2, 19 25 33 31

13 29 14

Car Servicing

Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre 12 35

Catering and Cakes Farmhouse Treats

26, 27

Paddington Lodge Day Nursery 11 Jim Chimney Sweep Sweeps Away

13 25

Cleaning All Over Cleaning More to Life

5 35

Community Services Carr Primary School

39 9

Computer Repairs MPY Computers

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Plastering

Carryduff Home Maintenance 8 Newtown Home Improvements 22

Plumbing & Heating

Energy Performance Cert’s Estate Agent

Podiatrist

Tim Martin

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Jason Hughes as Garth Brooks at the Beechill Inn 10 Knockbracken Fuels

Garden Maintenance All Over Gardening Crossnacreevy Nurseries Johnston’s Gardening David McKelvie John Redington

Health and Fitness Academy of Strength

Hotel

29 21 3 15 17

Kitchens Back 35

Landscaping

Locksmith

A.R.M. Locksmiths

Massey Cleaning & Support Services

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Restaurant

Carryduff Home Maintenance 8

Leisure Activities

Powerwashing

21 8 19

Joiner

Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

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Property Maintenance

Jobs Available

Creative Living Down Street Kitchens

Home Care Podiatry Mark Lowe

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Handyman

Beechill Inn

Complimentary Therapies Carol Lynn

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Aisling Gormley

Adrian Murray Plumbing 21 Cherry Plumbing & Heating 23 D Glavin Plumbing & Heating 33 JF Wiggins Plumbing & Heating 19

Carryduff Pharmacy 5

Children’s Day Nursery Chimney Sweep

AWJ Thompson WG Electrics

Ivanhoe Hotel

Children's Activities Carryduff School of Ballet

25 5

Electrician

Fuel Supplies

Newtown Home Improvements 22 RDD Construction 5

Cleaning Doctor

Hughes School of Motoring Pass with Eamonn

Piano Tuition 23

Events 8 28

Builder

Carpet Cleaning

Driving Instructor

City EPC

Boiler Servicing AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson WA Boiler Services

Handsome Hounds

23 12 10

Carryduff Home Maintenance 8 David McKelvie 29 John Redington 21 Beechill Inn Ivanhoe Hotel

Roofing

Aerial & Roofing Services All Weathers Roofing

Slimming Clubs Slimming World Weight Watchers

10 15 23 21 9 27

Supermarket Spar, Carryduff

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Tiling

Carryduff Home Maintenance 8

Tree Surgeon Autumn View Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance Gillespie Tree Care

Upholstery

Carryduff Upholstery Gary Neeson Upholstery

29 13 23 7 29

Window Cleaning 18

Painter & Decorator Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating 18 Interior & Exterior Painting 13

Massey Cleaning & Support Services 14

Yoga Classes Anne Boggs Yoga

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Puzzle Solutions

Sudoku solution

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Across: 1 Traffic, 5 Ketch, 8 Improve, 9 Ideal, 10 Stern, 11 Theatre, 12 Steady, 14 Spades, 17 Ancient, 19 Tiger, 22 Paths, 23 Athlete, 24 Daddy, 25 Sisters.

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